Friday, August 29, 2014

1.  Read, discuss, & critique paragraphs on "The Dinner Party"
2.  Discuss the debate from "The Dinner Party" from the perspectives of then & now

Thursday, August 28, 2014

1.  Answer questions about "The Dinner Party"
2.  Discuss paragraphs
       a.  transition words & phrases
       b.  repetition & synonyms
       c.  pronouns
3.  Write a paragraph about views of men & women in "The Dinner Party"

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

1.  Discussion of India as a British possession & influences on literature
2.  Read "The Dinner Party"
3.  Discussion of short story elements in "The Dinner Party"

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Monday, August 25, 2014

1.  Introduction to English IV

2.  Rules & expectations

3.  Influences on English language

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

1.  Introduction to literary elements & devices

2.  Introduction to the short story

Activity: Choose a literary element. Give definition & example and make card for the board. 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

1.  Discussion of India as British possession

2.  Read "The Dinner Party"

3.  Discussion of setting, plot, & characters

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Quiz:  Answer questions about "The Dinner Party"
Activity:  Write a paragraph about societal views of men & women in 1800's England

Friday, August 29, 2014

Activity: Share & discuss paragraphs